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| November 26, 2024

Cape Town’s bravest spread holiday spirit for Toy Run

The City’s Fire and Rescue Service joined hundreds of bikers for the 42nd Toy Run Cape Town, the annual charity drive that collects toys for children in foster homes, orphanages and places of safety.

| November 22, 2024

Food safety - Online tool available for Certificates of Acceptability

The City’s Environmental Health Service has received at least one thousand applications for Certificates of Acceptability (COA) this week.

| November 21, 2024

Good Hope Centre to get new life

The City of Cape Town has unveiled ambitious plans to rejuvenate the iconic Good Hope Centre, with a focus on preserving its historical value while transforming it into a vibrant mixed-use hub. This initiative aims to blend heritage conservation with urban development, aligning with the city’s broader goals of economic growth and community revitalization.

| November 15, 2024

R1.2 Billion Development Set to Transform Cape Town’s CBD

Cape Town is poised for significant economic growth with a new R1.2 billion mixed-use development planned for the Central Business District (CBD). This project follows a successful public lease auction of prime land adjacent to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), awarded to Afrirent Holdings. The landmark development will feature a blend of lifestyle, retail, office spaces, and a hotel, reinforcing Cape Town’s reputation as a top global destination for both business and tourism.

| November 11, 2024

Zibonele FM Ushers in New Era with City’s Proposed Property Sale

Zibonele FM, one of Khayelitsha’s most influential community radio stations, is on the brink of a significant milestone as the City Council has given in-principle approval for the discounted sale of its leased property. This property sale, which also includes adjacent land, aims to provide Zibonele FM with a permanent base, allowing the station to bolster its services and impact within the community. The proposal now awaits further process and final Council approval.

| November 10, 2024

Minister Malatsi Puts SABC TV Licence Bill on Hold

In a strategic move, Minister of Communications and Digital Technology, Minister Malatsi, has announced the withdrawal of the SABC Bill (B32-2023) from the National Assembly. This decision follows comprehensive consultations and a review of public feedback, revealing that the current bill falls short of securing the long-term sustainability of the public broadcaster.

| November 7, 2024

Jobs Connect boosts Cape Town’s SMMEs

The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, has spent time engaging with businesses that have benefited from Jobs Connect, gaining insights into how the programme is helping them find the right skills to grow and succeed. Jobs Connect, Cape Town’s leading workforce development programme, continues to be a game-changer – not only for job seekers, but also for the city’s small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs).

| November 6, 2024

MyCiTi brings additional stops and route improvements

The City of Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus service is pleased to announce a number of improvements to routes and services in Table View, Khayelitsha and Atlantis from Saturday, 9 November 2024. The improvements include the addition of two new stops in Khayelitsha, one additional stop in Atlantis, and the expansion of services in Table View with nine new stops.

| November 5, 2024

Vendor applications open for the 2025 My Cape Town Market Company’s Garden

Vendor applications open on Tuesday, 5 November at 09:00 and close on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 at 12:00 midday.

| November 3, 2024

Cape Town Hosts Earthshot Week 2024: A Celebration of Environmental Innovation

This week, Cape Town will welcome the prestigious Earthshot Prize Week, a groundbreaking event promoting climate action and sustainability solutions from around the world. Founded by Prince William, Earthshot Week—running from 4 to 7 November 2024—will feature a series of panels, though- leadership events, and culminate in the globally anticipated Earthshot Prize Awards on 6 November. The event aims to spotlight global environmental innovators and their solutions to some of the planet's most pressing ecological challenges.

| November 1, 2024

The Castle precinct gets cleared.

Under the direction of the Sheriff of the Court, with the assistance of the SAPS and Cape Town Metro Police, the eviction of unlawful occupants at the Castle of Good Hope was completed this morning.

| November 1, 2024

City of Cape Town enforcement and emergency services primed for Guy Fawkes

As Guy Fawkes approaches, Cape Town’s enforcement and emergency services are preparing to maintain safety and curb illegal activities. The City’s Safety and Security Directorate will focus on known hotspots, monitoring for both fireworks and destructive behaviors like vehicle stoning and mob incidents. Encouragingly, last year saw a 31% drop in fireworks-related incidents.

| November 1, 2024

New WhatsApp line for public transport industry

The City of Cape Town’s Transport Regulations branch has launched a new WhatsApp channel to streamline communication with Cape Town’s public transport industry. Minibus and metered taxi operators can now use the WhatsApp number( 083 375 1725) to confirm their operational status. They and other public transport operators can also report route conflicts or invasions, schedule meetings with the branch and reference frequently asked questions.

| October 25, 2024

Update: Table Mountain Cableway - 25 Oct 2024

All commercial activities at the Cableway will be closed to the public until the new week.

| October 25, 2024

City’s informal trading infrastructure projects gather pace

The City’s Economic Growth Directorate is investing in developing and revitalising markets and other informal trade infrastructure in various areas to help boost business for informal traders and grow the local economy. Recently Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, visited the Wallacedene Gateway Market where major upgrades are under way.

| October 25, 2024

#IdeasForChange Social Innovation Challenge – Meet the Finalists

Stellenbosch Network in partnership with Ranyaka, SCAN, Stellenbosch University LaunchLab, Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Department of Science & Innovation’s Regional Innovation Support Programme (RISP) launched the 2024 edition of the #Ideasforchange Challenge earlier this year. The focus for this challenge is to tackle pressing social issues affecting the Stellenbosch community.

| October 23, 2024

City customers not impacted by end November deadline for national electricity meter software update; City updates done way ahead of deadline

The National Prepaid Meter SOFTWARE Update through purchase tokens is under way across South Africa. The software of all prepaid meters in the country must be updated by the end of November 2024. However, this does not apply to City customers anymore as all meters have already been updated over the past three years that this initiative has been active.

| October 22, 2024

Building Fire in Woodstock Causes Havoc

Firefighters in Cape Town battled a large blaze in Woodstock over the weekend, with flames engulfing a building on Victoria Road. The fire, which started early Saturday morning, raged for several hours, causing significant damage and prompting road closures. Emergency services were quick to the scene, working tirelessly to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.

| October 22, 2024

Fuel Shortages Hit Cape Town Amid Refinery Issues

Cape Town is facing fuel shortages as several petrol stations run dry, causing frustration among motorists. The shortages are attributed to an unexpected outage at the Astron refinery in Milnerton, which disrupted the supply of Unleaded Petrol 95 (ULP 95). Many stations, including BP, Shell, and Engen, have been affected, leading some residents to drive long distances in search of fuel.

| October 18, 2024

Residents and visitors reminded not to approach whales

The City of Cape Town would like to remind all residents and visitors that it is strictly against the law to be within 300m of any whale. This includes by definition a person, vessel or aircraft, including drones. Further, the law makes it clear that should a whale approach you or surface near you, you are required to immediately move away from the whale to a distance of at least 300m. This reminder stems from the high number of complaints received last week of people approaching whales within a few meters in Cape Town’s coastal waters. The City, along with the National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) will be actively enforcing these laws.

| October 14, 2024

Road resurfacing of Settlers Way and Hospital Bend commences tonight

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises of roadworks on Settlers Way and Hospital Bend along both carriageways (including inbound and outbound ramps) between Kromboom Parkway (M5) and Philip Kgosana Drive in the southern area (M5). Most of the work is planned to take place from this evening, Monday, 14 October 2024 until Sunday, 21 December 2024. After the builders break, the contractor will return towards the end of January 2025 to finalise the road markings and maintenance repairs to various bridges along these roads. Night work has been scheduled between 19:00 and 05:00, Monday to Saturday, to avoid an increase in traffic congestion along these key routes.

| October 10, 2024

POPCRU Western Cape Congress Flags Urgent Concerns for Police and Prisons

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) held its 10th Western Cape Provincial Congress on 6-7 October 2024 at the Century City Conference Centre. Under the theme ‘Building a Sustainable Organisation in Defence of Collective Bargaining’, the congress highlighted critical issues within the province’s criminal justice cluster and elected new provincial leaders.

| October 8, 2024

National Nutrition Week: 'Eat Right for a Better Life'

This year’s National Nutrition Week (9 - 15 October) is all about making informed food choices with the theme, Eat Right for a Better Life. The City of Cape Town is encouraging residents to focus on healthier eating habits and balanced nutrition to support overall well-being.

| October 8, 2024

Cape Town Gears Up for a Car-Free Route in 2024 Sanlam Marathon

As the 2024 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon approaches, one key goal for the event is a car-free route, a crucial criterion for the World Marathon Majors (WMM) assessment. To help organisers achieve this milestone, several roads along the marathon route will be designated as no-parking areas on race day, Sunday, 20 October 2024.